Although the independence referendum in 2014 was touted as a 'once in a generation opportunity', campaigners have continually called for a second vote. In light of the fight for first minister, we hit the streets of Scotland's 'Yes' regions to ask if the hunger for indyref2 remains.
and calls to once again bring separate pro-independence groups together under one movement, we hit the streets of the 'Yes' regions to ask if the hunger for indyref2 remains.Recent polling suggests an increase in support for No since December, with a small majority – excluding Don’t Knows – saying they would vote against independence if a referendum was held today.
While the party remains ahead, its lead over Scottish Labour is now around 10 points, down from around 20 points in early December.In Dundee we spoke to two people who voted No and two who voted Yes in 2014.Wendy Duncan said the Scottish government should be tackling the country's drug-related deathsShe explained:"We're stronger in the UK. I don't think it's right to split the country up.
Yes voter Craig Dunbar, 60, still supports independence but thinks the SNP aren't"doing enough" and are"all talk and no action".He stated:"I don't know who's the best to take over from Nicola Sturgeon but I know independence would be better for our country."Jean Whyte, 66, voted Yes in 2014 but is unsure whether she would again.Ms Whyte said:"I don't know enough about Ash Regan and I don't agree with Kate Forbes' views.
Speaking about the Yes movement, he said:"It has died down. There are marches but it doesn't feel the same."Gillian, 33, who did not wish to give her last name, didn't cast a vote in 2014 and wouldn't vote in a new referendum either."I wouldn't want to vote on something I know nothing about."
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